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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 6Art. 3§ 14961 Fund Use And Administration

§ 14961 Fund Use And Administration

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 14961 Fund Use And Administration

This law says that any money the director receives must be put into a special fund and can only be used to run and enforce the rules of this chapter, including paying back the board for costs.

Key Takeaways

  • •All money received by the director must go into the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund.
  • •The fund can only be spent on administering and enforcing this chapter.
  • •It can be used to reimburse the board or other entities for necessary expenses.

Example

The director collects fees from people applying for food safety permits and puts that money into the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund.

The money is then used to pay the department's staff and to reimburse the board for the work they do to enforce the permit rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 14961 Fund Use And Administration

All of the money which is received by the director pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund and shall be expended solely for the administration and enforcement of this chapter, including reimbursement of the board or other entity for all of the expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 501, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Department of Food and Agriculture Fundadministration and enforcementreimbursement

Related Statutes

  • § 29032 Bee Industry Fund Allocation
  • § 12031 Pest Adviser County Registration
  • § 12033 Agricultural Pest Adviser Renewal
  • § 12034 Pest Adviser Registration Fees
  • § 12035 Pest Adviser Registration Discipline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14961.
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